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Hello Everyone,
I am in the process of "semi-restoring", if you can call it that, the body of my '37 MD 4 Dr. Sport Sedan. The body is staying on the frame but I have been replacing metal where necessary. At some point I will try to post pics of the metal work I have been able to perform with my limited skills.
I am stripping the guts out of the doors to replace the window guides and all the rubber parts. The lower section of the door has a glass guide that is attached to the inside of the door. I can't tell how the bracket is attached to the inside of the door. The "felt" within it is pretty well worn and I would like to replace it. Can anyone tell me how the bracket is attached or does the felt guide slide out ? I didn't want to force anything so I'm reaching out for advice.
Dave
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I dont know about the US 37 cars but my Aus built 38 truck the section of track at the rear of the door is welded to the door fame and the felt groove pushes into the groove all the way around the door. I plan on putting a rivet or similar below the glass level to help hold the felt in place.
Tony
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Hello tonyw,
I knew I had a 1937 factory construction book somewhere and while hunting thru a book case, my wife found it in the one opposite of where I was looking.
I quote, To properly remove, loosen the lower door trim panel, reaching up, bend the metal lugs on the retainer out of position and pull the glass run channel down and out of the opening exposed by the loose door trim panel.
I will try this Friday afternoon, after I get home from work.
At least now I know it can be replaced. I have a custom catalog from Steele Rubber Products for my car but not sure which part number to order so I sent an email asking for their help.
This book does not include Pick-up Trucks but maybe the inner door construction is similar.
I hope this will help with your glass situation.
Dave
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As I stated there are a few differences between the US and Aus built vehicles as anything from the north came out of Canada with a Holden body leaving room for a lot of minor changes.
Tony
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There should be a stud with a screw driver slot, a lock nut, and a star washer on the inner door panel in line with the channel and about a foot down from the window opening.
Gene Schneider
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